Start a Nonprofit | BryteBridge

Formation Wizard

Start your new nonprofit company quickly and easily with BryteBridge!

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Contact Information

Before we get started, let’s make sure we know who we’re talking to.

Your Name(Required)

Your Email(Required)

Your Phone(Required)

Company Details

Let’s get started with some information about your new company!

Prefered Company Name(Required)

We will make sure the name is available for registration in your state before moving forward.

Alternative Company Names(Required)

Please provide a few alternatives in case your preferred choice is not available.

State of Formation(Required)

What state do you want to form the company in? Note: You should form in the state you will be operating in to make future compliance a breeze.

Will this company operate in additional states?(Required)

Which states?(Required)

Select all that apply.

What month will your fiscal year end?(Required)

The fiscal year-end marks when the company’s financial year ends, and compliance and tax reporting are due. The most common fiscal year end is December.

EIN

Every business requires an Employment Identification Number (EIN). To request an EIN, we need the Social Security Number (SSN) for one of the company’s officers.

Does the company already have an EIN?(Required)

What is the company's EIN?(Required)

What is your SSN?(Required)

We need your SSN in order to request an EIN from the IRS.

Addresses

New companies require multiple addresses. This section will walk you through what addresses are required.

Company's Physical Address(Required)

Forming a company requires a physical street address in the state of operation. It cannot be a PO Box.

Will the physical address also be the mailing address?(Required)

While the company must have a physical street address, mail can be sent to another address. The mailing address can be a PO Box.

Mailing Address(Required)

Same as Company's Physical Address

Registered Agent

The Registered Agent is responsible for accepting legal documents and summons on behalf of the company. The Registered Agent must be available during regular business hours and have a physical address within the state of formation.

Would you like to add BryteBridge's Registered Agent service?(Required)

Hire a Registered Agent through BryteBridge for $149 per year.

I don’t need help receiving tax and legal documents.

BryteBridge and our partners can serve as your Registered Agent.

Is your Registered Agent a company or individual?(Required)

Your registered agent can range from an individual person to a corporation, either of which is designated to do the same thing: receive official company and legal documents, such as state compliance documents, lawsuit papers, subpoenas, and other official legal or business paperwork.

Registered Agent Company(Required)

Registered Agent Name(Required)

Registered Agent Address(Required)

Same as Company's Physical Address

The Registered Agent address must be a physical street address in the formation state. Someone must be able to receive mail and walk-in appointments at the location during normal business hours.

Officers

This section will capture information about the people behind this new company.

How many board members will this new company have?(Required)

Note: nonprofit companies must have at least three (3), and it is always advised to have an odd number of board members.

President's Name(Required)

First Last

Treasurer's Name(Required)

First Last

Secretary's Name(Required)

First Last

Board Member #4(Required)

First Last

Board Member #5(Required)

First Last

Board Member #6(Required)

First Last

Board Member #7(Required)

First Last

Do you want to use the company's address for each member?(Required)

Some states require addresses for each member. For privacy purposes, using the company’s address is advised.

Please provide the address for each member listed above.(Required)

Final Details

Once you hit submit below, you’ll be taken to the payment page. Our team of experts will review your information and begin the filing process for your brand-new company!

Based on your answers, your filing will likely qualify for the 1023-EZ IRS application. This application has a $275 filing fee and typically takes the IRS between six (6) and nine (9) weeks to review. Once your information is reviewed by a BryteBridge specialist, the actual IRS application and fee will be determined.

Based on your answers, your filing will likely require the 1023 (full form) IRS application. This application has a $600 filing fee and typically takes the IRS between six (6) and nine (9) months to review. Once your information is reviewed by a BryteBridge specialist, the actual IRS application and fee will be determined.

Is there anything else we should know before we get started?

BryteBridge Package

Select the BryteBridge package that works for your needs.

	Essentials	Connect Concierge
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Nonprofit Formation
501(c)(3) Approval Guarantee and Price Match Promise
Name Verification
Nonprofit Incorporation or Amendments
EIN Tax ID or SS4
IRS Form 1023 or Form 1024
Conflict of Interest Policy
Bylaws Aligned to IRS Requirements
Pending 501(c)(3) Letter
Charity Registration
Order Support
Priority Handling
Nonprofit Platform and Client Portal
Nonprofit Consultation
Welcome Call
Wrap-Up Call
Unlimited Ticket-Based Support Through IRS Submission
Ongoing Connect Ticket-Based Support After IRS Submission
501(c) Approval Monitoring
501(c) Celebration Call
First Year Registered Agent Services*
Connect Benefits
12 Months of Connect Core Membership**
12 Month Formation Bootcamp
Connect Office Hours
Unlimited BryteBridge Bootcamps
BryteBridge Academy Online Course Library
BryteBridge Academy Guides and Workbooks
Grant Station Grant Database
*Registered Agent Services is Free for one (1) year with Concierge services. After the first year, the Registered Agent renews at the current annual price.
**Connect Core Membership is Free for one (1) year with Concierge services. After the first year, the Connect Core Membership renews at the current monthly price.

Essentials

$999 +Filing Fees

Pay in 4 interest-free
payments of $249.25 with

Nonprofit Formation

501(c)(3) Approval Guarantee and Price Match Promise
Name Verification
Nonprofit Incorporation or Amendments
EIN Tax ID or SS4
IRS Form 1023 or Form 1024
Conflict of Interest Policy
Bylaws Aligned to IRS Requirements
Pending 501(c)(3) Letter
Charity Registration

Order Support

Nonprofit Consultation
Welcome Call
Wrap-Up Call
Nonprofit Platform and Client Portal

*Registered Agent Services is Free for one (1) year with Concierge services. After the first year, the Registered Agent renews at the current annual price.

**Connect Core Membership is Free for one (1) year with Concierge services. After the first year, the Connect Core Membership renews at the current monthly price.

Concierge

$1999 +Filing Fees

Pay in 4 interest-free
payments of $499.75 with

Everything in the Essentials Plus…

Order Support

Priority Handling
Unlimited Ticket-Based Support Through IRS Submission
Ongoing Connect Ticket-Based Support After IRS Submission
501(c) Approval Monitoring
501(c) Celebration Call
First Year Registered Agent Services*

Connect Benefits

12 Months of Connect Core Membership**
12 Month Formation Bootcamp
Connect Office Hours
Unlimited BryteBridge Bootcamps
BryteBridge Academy Online Course Library
BryteBridge Academy Guides and Workbooks
Grant Station Grant Database

*Registered Agent Services is Free for one (1) year with Concierge services. After the first year, the Registered Agent renews at the current annual price.

**Connect Core Membership is Free for one (1) year with Concierge services. After the first year, the Connect Core Membership renews at the current monthly price.

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